CLEARANCE

• Active Secret

DUTIES

• Ensure the test automation scripts support the regression testing of existing software functionality during each sprint
• Ensure existing automated scripts can be modified, improved, and enhanced to increase the confidence that regression test results accurately reflect legacy functional performance.
• Demonstrate portability of test frameworks so that they can be used on multiple infrastructure platforms through configuration
• Provide technical authority in the test automation discipline and oversee the processes associated with this effort
• Become the primary go-to person for solving automated test issues associated with the complexity of evaluating system performance, translations, and other aspects of the system
• Conduct technical analyses of multiple test tool products as needed, providing an informative, detailed recommendation for product selection
• Develop/enhance an in-house training curriculum to educate the other members of the Test Team in developing, executing, and analyzing automated test scripts
• Use in-depth knowledge of test automation to address technical policies and procedures throughout the program
• Demonstrate ways that real-time, automated test reporting and notification can tie into Agile development processes
• Demonstrate understanding of testing at multiple levels (Unit, Integration, System, etc.), collaborating to build a comprehensive test strategy and implementation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate should have a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of related work.

REQUIRED:

• Experience with continuous integration tools and environments, and automated testing tools. Examples are Jenkins as well as automation frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, Jbehave, Junit4, Nunit
• Experience implementing tests in C#, Java, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with DevSecOps best practices
• Ability to write test documentation
• Experience with testing RESTful services
• Ability and experience to interact with the Users, Customers, Business Analysts and Scrum Masters, and provide guidance on automation tools and testing methods to meet project specific needs
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology, processes, and techniques. Experience working on Agile teams in a similar role.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to express yourself in technical discussions
• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills, with the ability to lead and manage the effort of others when necessary
• U.S. Citizen with active SECRET clearance

DESIRED:

• Experience developing test automation as part of a team developing secure applications for the government
• Familiarity with microservice architecture, asynchronous messaging, containerization, and related technology including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated team, with a mix of local and remote locations
• Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic; self-starter
• Successful candidate will be imaginative, responsive and be able to communicate well with users, and provide programmatic presentations to the customer
• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph a plus
• Advanced degree in an applicable field